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Sandford Family Croquet Sets Recalled Due to Violations of the Federal Lead Paint and Phthalates Bans; Sold Exclusively on Amazon by DOM Sports
No injuries reported. This is a preventive recall action.
Source: CPSC
InfoRecall #24141
Sandford Family Croquet Sets Recalled Due to Violations of the Federal Lead Paint and Phthalates Bans; Sold Exclusively on Amazon by DOM Sports
Garden Games Ltd, of United Kingdom · Sandford Family 6-Player Croquet Sets
Product Description
This recall involves Sandford Family 6-Player Croquet Sets branded with either Garden Games or Big Game Hunters on the storage bag. The set includes four adult mallets; two winning posts; one red and blue children's mallet; six balls, clips and hoops, and a storage bag. The storage bag is branded with either a Big Game Hunters logo on a blue bag or a Garden Games logo on a green bag.
Hazard
The paint or surface coating on the red mallet, blue mallet, red hoop, and winning post contain levels of lead that exceed the federal lead paint ban, posing a lead poisoning hazard. In addition, the coating on the red and blue mallets contains levels of regulated phthalates that exceed the prohibition of specific phthalates. Lead and phthalates are toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health issues.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled family croquet sets, and contact DOM Sports for information on how to email a photo of the recalled product being disposed of to support@domsports.com to receive the free replacement parts. DOM Sports and Amazon are contacting all known purchasers.
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411 Press Analysis
Garden Games Ltd, of United Kingdom has voluntarily recalled about 113 of Sandford Family 6-Player Croquet Sets as a preventive safety measure. The recall was announced by the CPSC on February 29, 2024. The paint or surface coating on the red mallet, blue mallet, red hoop, and winning post contain levels of lead that exceed the federal lead. While no injuries have been reported, the identified hazard warrants consumer attention. Affected consumers should receive a free replacement. The CPSC recommends discontinuing use of the product until the remedy has been completed.
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